The French automaker is planning its comeback in stages: PSA launched the Free2Move mobility platform, which brings car-sharing services such as Car2go and ZipCar in a single app, in October 2017. It plans to add a rental service to the app later this year. PSA plans to use this platform to determine which of its brands will be the first to return.

The new Crossland X, which Opel is taking on tour around Europe this month, shares many characteristics found in the brand's other cars. The so-called "floating roof" comes from the ...

But the automaker is being cautious about committing to specific brands in the U.S. -- that decision is likely years away.

"A 10-year plan gives us the appropriate time to properly understand this crucial market and launch the right products and services," Tavares told Automotive News days ago. “Opel is a German brand. Its models will continue to be designed and engineered by German engineers, thus it perfectly fits our French brand portfolio."

General Motors executives said they decided to sell Opel because Europe’s changing geo-political and regulatory climate demands more investment at a time when they see a greater need to focus on ...

Peugeot was the last PSA Group brand to leave the U.S., departing in 1991 after Citroen left in 1973. But the automaker kept a small office in New Jersey until the late 2000s to serve as a resource for owners of remaining vehicles in the U.S. Peugeot left due to shrinking sales and a model range that could not replicate the success of its older models, such as the 505 and the 504, which were regionally popular for a time in the U.S. After the end of 505 production, Peugeot tried to keep its model range in the U.S. alive with smaller 405 sedans and station wagons, to no avail.

For being named European Car of the Year in 1988, gathering the largest number of votes in the history of the award, the Peugeot 405 is one tough car to find on our shores. That might have a lot to do ...